Chapter 203:

Leander sat at his desk, typing out a few last-minute emails. It had been a long week—dealing with Benjamin’s trip, keeping his own business ventures running, and making sure his personal affairs were in order. He was deep in thought when his phone buzzed on the table. A message flashed on the screen from one of his top business partners, Thomas.

‘We have a problem. Call me ASAP.’

Leander frowned, instantly alert. Thomas wasn’t the type to send cryptic messages. Something serious must have happened. He picked up the phone and called him right away.

Thomas answered after the first ring, his voice tense. “Leander, we need to talk. It’s about the Westport deal. Something’s going on.”

Leander leaned back in his chair, his expression calm but his mind racing. The Westport deal was one of the most lucrative business ventures they had in the works. It involved a high-profile shipping contract that would bring in millions. “What’s happening? Did something fall through?”

“There’s a new player,